Fundraising Furnishing Appeal – Target £50,000
We are incredibly close to opening the doors of the Brontë Birthplace to the public next year, but to do so in a way that fully honours the legacy of the Brontë sisters, we need your help with our fundraising efforts. To bring this vision to life, we are launching an appeal to raise £50,000 […]
First Annual Members’ Meeting
Marks Key Milestone for Brontë Birthplace Restoration The Brontë Birthplace Limited held its first Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on Saturday, 28th September 2024, marking a significant step forward in the restoration and reopening of the historic Brontë family home. Attended by shareholders both in-person and via Zoom, the meeting showcased key progress and exciting future […]
Invitation to Tender for Alterations and Refurbishment
Invitation to Tender for alterations and refurbishment of the Brontë Birthplace 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, Bradford Please find below an Invitation to Tender for alternations & refurbishment of the Brontë Birthplace project. This is an important Grade II* heritage building. Full details of the tender and a plans are provided, together with the contact details […]
Fuel Storage Solutions Honoured for King’s Award for Enterprise
Fuel Storage Solutions was the first business patron to support Brontë Birthplace Limited and we were honoured to be invited to their official ceremony for the King’s Award for Enterprise. The company was recognised for inventing, designing, patenting and bringing to market APIApipe™, a unique ‘pipe in a pipe’, fully bunded pipework system. This system ensures […]
Celebrating Creativity: A Look on Thornton’s First Art Trail
It was wonderful seeing all the creative, artistic, and Brontë enthusiasts visit the Brontë Birthplace for Thornton’s First Art Trail, held on Saturday, 29th June, from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. Organised by local resident artists and galleries and sponsored by local businesses, the trail featured 38 artists across nine venues. Visitors admired amazing art […]
And so the work begins…
The Brontë Birthplace Open Day
Hundreds of people came to our open day to celebrate the birthplace being in public ownership for the first time before extensive refurbishment begins… it was also Charlotte Brontë’s birthday. We are sure she would have approved of the queues down the street.
Brontë Birthplace: Making Waves in the News with Successful Acquisition
We’re thrilled to share the latest exciting news regarding the Brontë Birthplace – a monumental achievement in our ongoing journey to preserve literary history. After tireless efforts and unwavering dedication from our team and supporters, we are delighted to announce that we have successfully secured the birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters in Thornton, Bradford. […]
Invitation to Tender for Full Re-roofing of the Brontë Birthplace
Invitation to Tender for Full Re-roofing of the Brontë Birthplace 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, Bradford Please find below an Invitation to Tender for the first stage of the Brontë Birthplace refurbishment – getting the building watertight. This is an important Grade II* heritage building. Full details of the tender and a plan of the roof […]
Spreading the Word
Spreading The Word! Spreading the word from Thornton throughout the globe. News of our campaign has been reported locally, nationally and internationally in newspapers and on radio and television. The Brontë Birthplace campaign would like to thank the Telegraph & Argus, The Yorkshire Post, The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times, BBC Radio 2, BBC […]